@prologic@twtxt.net, do you run a Minecraft server for your children? If so, which one?
@bender@twtxt.net I have used https://docker-minecraft-server.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ for a group of friends. I like it because the server can be configured entirely using environment variables in your compose file. The only exception as far as I can tell is configuration for any plugins or mods you install. Version, server type (vanilla, paper, etc), Java options, ops, whitelist, anything in server.properties, it’s all in the environment variables.
I’ve also heard good things about https://craftycontrol.com/ if you want a Web UI.
@bender@twtxt.net @mckinley@twtxt.net To be honest I didn’t even know you could run a Minecraft server. At least my understanding was that since Microsoft bought it, you can no longer play it without a Microsoft Live account, even with running your own server? 🤔
@prologic@twtxt.net This is the original Java Edition which is only for PC and doesn’t use Xbox Live, though you do need to use a Microsoft account to play it legitimately and join most servers. There is another version, Bedrock Edition, which is on consoles and phones as well and it uses Xbox Live.
On Bedrock, you can just invite another player into your world, but there are dedicated servers as well and they’re relatively easy to host.
@mckinley@twtxt.net I honestly don’t really know how to do this is the problem. I’d love it if I could setup a Minecraft server for my kids and they could play without a Microsoft (silly) Live account 🤣 (seriously fuck Microsoft, they can go to hell!)
@prologic@twtxt.net That is definitely possible on Java Edition but you have to fly the Jolly Roger.
@mckinley@twtxt.net @prologic@twtxt.net or just be like… “We don’t need Microshaft’s Minecraft, We already have one at home!” 🤣
@aelaraji@aelaraji.com Damn straight 🤣
@twtxt.net@twtxt.net pretty cool, thanks! (this is also a test; I used to follow you, I unfollowed to see how my reply mention shows).